DEVIN VASSELL NEWS

Out for Thursday Vassell (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Utah.

Impact Vassell's next opportunity to take the court comes Saturday versus Golden State as he continues battling left knee soreness. The 24-year-old has dealt with left knee injuries in the past, so his progression should be closely monitored.

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Won't play against OKC Vassell (knee) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Vassell will miss his second straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out with left knee soreness. The 24-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Utah.

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Downgraded to questionable Vassell is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder with left knee soreness, independent NBA writer Matthew Tynan reports.

Impact Vassell missed the second leg of San Antonio's back-to-back Saturday against Dallas for rest purposes, so it's not a good sign that he's now dealing with left knee soreness. The Spurs usually tread very carefully, and Vassell's late addition to the injury report is a worrying sign for his fantasy managers. If he can't go, players such as Stephon Castle, Tre Jones and Malaki Branham could be more involved.

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Available for Tuesday Vassell (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact After missing Saturday's game against Dallas for the second leg of a back-to-back set, Vassell is no longer showing up on the injury report. With Victor Wembanyama (knee) listed as doubtful, Vassell could see a heavy bump in usage rate against the Thunder.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Vassell won't play in Saturday's game versus the Mavericks due to right foot injury management.

Impact Vassell will miss the second leg of San Antonio's back-to-back Saturday as the team opts to play it cautiously due to a foot injury that kept him sidelined at the beginning of the season. The 24-year-old guard should be able to suit up for Tuesday's matchup with Oklahoma City.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will remain in bench role Interim coach Mitch Johnson said Vassell will come off the bench during Monday's game against the Kings, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

Impact After missing time while working his way back from foot surgery, Vassell made his season debut versus Utah on Saturday, posting 21 points (8-13 FG), two assists and one rebound in 22 minutes off the bench. Johnson said the team will be "conservative" during Vassell's ramp-up period, so it may be a while before he's back to playing 30-plus minutes as a starter.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Looks sharp in season debut Vassell contributed 21 points (8-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Saturday's 111-110 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Vassell certainly didn't look like someone making his 2024-25 season debut given his success on the offensive end. He led the bench in scoring by knocking down 61.5 percent of his tries from the field and drilled three triples in a tightly-contested loss. Vassell was on a minutes restriction Saturday and could shoulder a similar workload over the next few games until the team feels comfortable enough to cut him loose.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vassell returns to Spurs lineup against Jazz seven months after suffering fractured foot

San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell made his season debut Saturday against the Utah Jazz after missing seven months with a stress fracture in his right foot

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Vassell cleared to make season debut Matthew Tynan: Mitch Johnson said Devin Vassell will play today. He’ll come off the bench and will be on a minutes restriction.Source: Twitt...

NOVEMBER 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Will operate on minutes restriction Interim coach Mitch Johnson said Vassell (foot) will play in Saturday's game versus the Jazz but will come off the bench while on a minutes restriction, independent NBA writer Matt...

Impact Vassell is set to make his season debut Saturday after missing the first nine games of the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from left foot surgery. However, Vassell should play fewer than his average of 33.1 minutes per contest from last season and will be eased back into San Antonio's rotation.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed for Saturday debut Vassell (foot) will make his 2024-25 debut Saturday against the Trail Blazers, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Vassell was cleared for all basketball activities earlier in the day, and it's since been confirmed that he'll suit up for Saturday's game after missing the first few weeks of the year while on the mend from offseason foot surgery. It remains to be seen whether the Florida State product's playing time will be restricted in his first few games back, though it certainly wouldn't be a surprise to see San Antonio monitor Vassell closely.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to make progress Vassell (foot) was cleared for all basketball activities Thursday and remains on track to debut during the team's current homestand, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Vassell's 2024-25 debut could arrive as early as Saturday against Portland, but his availability will likely be determined by how he fares in workouts over the next day and a half. The Spurs have yet to comment on whether he'll face a minutes restriction upon his return, but that should come into focus once he gets the green light.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Vassell could return against Jazz There is optimism that San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell could make his season debut on Saturday against the Utah Jazz, sources told ESP...

NOVEMBER 7 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Could debut Saturday There is optimism within the Spurs' organization that Vassell (foot) will be able to make his season debut during Saturday's game versus the Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reports

Impact Vassell has already been ruled out Thursday and has missed the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign while recovering from offseason foot surgery. While it wouldn't be surprising for the 24-year-old guard to operate under a minutes restrictions early on, he should eventually reclaim his role as San Antonio's starting shooting guard.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thursday Vassell (foot) is out for Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Vassell has yet to suit up this season while recovering from left foot surgery. While Vassell is reportedly ramping up his activity, his next chance to return to action will be Saturday's matchup with Utah.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out at least one more game Vassell isn't expected to return during the team's current road trip, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Spurs' assistant coach Mitch Johnson noted that Vassell is ramping up his activity, but he doesn't expect the 24-year-old to be able to go for the final game of the road trip Wednesday in Houston. The team could have more information on a timetable for his return within the next few days. Expect Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham to continue to see opportunities until Vassell is cleared.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Vassell (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup versus the Clippers.

Impact Vassell has yet to make his season debut while recovering from right foot surgery. Until the 24-year-old is ready for game action, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham are candidates for increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Saturday Vassell (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Jeff Garcia of KENS 5 San Antonio reports.

Impact Vassell has yet to suit up this season while dealing recovering from right foot surgery. However, the 24-year-old guard was sent to the G League to progress in his rehab earlier this week, which indicates he is nearing a return to action. Until Vassell is able to play, Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle and Malaki Branham should continue receiving increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab continues with G League trip San Antonio assigned Vassell (foot) to the G League's Austin Spurs on Monday morning and recalled him in the afternoon.

Impact Vassell presumably went through a training camp practice with Austin, as it was reported Monday that the shooting guard has progressed to light contact work during recent workouts. Coach Gregg Popovich also said he's expecting Vassell to be ready for game action during the first week of November, which remains in line with his Nov. 1 re-evaluation timeline. Regardless, Vassell needed a second surgery this summer after his right foot didn't heal properly from the first one, so the Spurs will likely remain cautious even when he's cleared to suit up. Across 68 regular-season appearances last season, Vassell averaged 19.5 points, 4.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return in early Nov. Coach Gregg Popovich said Monday that he expects Vassell (foot) to return during the first week of November, Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vassell was slated to be re-evaluated Nov. 1, so this isn't really a major surprise, though it implies the shooting guard remains on track with his rehab. Vassell needed a second surgery in late June after his right foot didn't heal properly from the first one, so the Spurs will likely remain cautious, even if the updates continue to be positive. Across 68 regular-season appearances last season, Vassell averaged 19.5 points, 4.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes.

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